Shortening of the iliotibial band (ITB) has been considered to be associated with low back pain (LBP).
It is theorized that ITB tightness in individuals with LBP is a compensatory mechanism following hip abductor
muscle weakness. However, no study has clinically examined this theory. The purpose of this study was to
investigate the muscle imbalance of hip abductor muscle weakness and ITB tightness in subjects with LBP.